[Jeff Lee]

Do you have the old Direct Connection tech bulletins pertaining to this? Probably a moot point as you most likely will want a removable top cross-ram. Seems like if your allowed one you might as well otherwise it's an up hill battle. I've never run one but I know there is a lot of work to be done and it's worth the effort. I don't believe your allowed sheet metal intakes, correct?
Good luck!